Finding the Third Proportional to 955,928 and 1,467,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,928 and 1,467,312 is: 2,252,266.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,928 : 1,467,312 = 1,467,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,928/1,467,312 = 1,467,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,928x = 1,467,312 × 1,467,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,928x = 2,153,004,505,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,153,004,505,344/955,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,252,266.39
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